pacific shaving all natural shaving oil review
December 27, 2007 by Cash
Of all the products we’ve been sent for review, I was perhaps most skeptical of Pacific Shaving Company’s All Natural Shaving Oil. Why? For one thing, its size. According to the box, the 1/2 oz (think bottle of eye drops) package was supposed to contain ‘up to 100 shaves’.
According to the directions, 5-7 drops is enough for your entire face. Surprisingly, they were absolutely right. I shave in the shower and using the shaving oil was a breeze. It had a slight citrusy scent and applied easily. With nothing more required, I got a close, very comfortable shave.
From the website:
All Natural Shaving Oil™ is unlike any shaving experience you’ve ever had. It offers a consistently smooth shave and practically eliminates nicks and razor burn. It also leaves your face feeling conditioned and moisturized-not oily.
Plus, there is no mess to clean up when finished - no bit of foam left on your towel or behind your ear to be discovered in the car on the way to work. You simply use it instead of shaving cream.
The small bottle size is also ideal for travelling, since it meets TSA regulations.
The clincher? The 1/2 oz bottle costs just $6.95.
Verdict; and incredible way to go green with your shaving, without sacrificing comfort or quality. Recommended.
The savory list of ingredients:
Hybrid Sunflower Oil, Laureth-4, Cyclopentasiloxane, Bergamot Fruit Oil, Avocado Oil, Meadowfoam Seed Oil, Cucumber Fruit Extract, Organic Aloe Vera Leaf Juice, Kukui Nut Oil, Tocopherol, Tangerine Peel Oil, Grapefruit Peel Oil, Menthol
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where is the lavender scented oil?
whats with this newfound emphasis people have with going green with shaving.
how about turning off the faucet while you brush your teeth. when i shave i need clean water, and an abundance of it.
tho i have used a similar shaving oil and was surprised by my results, it did leave some kind of odd greasy residue on my blade.
Vik; believe me, I’m no activist
(see here). Still, I think like most people, I’m happy to make more environmentally friendly choices if it doesn’t overly inconvenience/cost me to do so. I can’t imagine myself using this oil all the time (in fact, in the new year I plan on going to a traditional wet shaving set up, with badger brush, cream, etc) but on occasion it’s a good alternative, and should be awesome for travelling.
Thanks for the comment!
A note about shave (or pre-shave) oils: If you’re prone to zits, you may want to avoid using shave oil as it can cause breakouts. Or, if you’re using a pre-shave oil, wash it off before actually shaving.
At least this is what the employee at Sephora told me, I’ve never had an issue and quite enjoy using a pre-shave oil to which I apply my shaving cream on top.
Also, if you do end up with a wet-shave setup, put up a post! I’m interested myself but those damn brushes are expensive! I’d also like to learn how to shave with a straight razor (no, seeing Sweeny Todd had nothing to do with this, it just reminded me that I wanted to try it ;)).
I got the hots for a straight razor while in college. I bought a good German razor, a strop, etc. Now I know why the safety razor was invented.
A straight razor requires a lot of work to keep it sharp enough. It also takes a while to get the hang of it. You have to watch the angle of the blade carefully the whole time you’re shaving since it’s not set for you automatically. What might be shaving nicks with a safety razor become cuts with a straight. What finally sent me back to a safety razor was shaving in a hurry one morning and accidentally bouncing the razor off my cheek. It laid it right open. I still have a faint scar from it more than 40 years later.
In short, the glamour wears off quickly.
One thing you might look for if you’re going to try it anyway is straight razors with replaceable blades like barbers use. Just change blades when it gets dull. Of course, that’s not as sexy as a traditional, ornate blade.
I do, however, and always have, shave with a brush and mug. My dad used a brush and cream, but I like the mug. It’s warm and lubricates well. I have a collection of mugs, but, in all honesty, nearly anything will work. Do, however, invest in a decent badger brush, silver tip if you can afford it. Boar bristles suck. For soap, though, I just use good old Williams. It’s cheap and readily available. I’ve tried fancy soaps and don’t see enough difference to be worth the cost and hassle of finding them.
I’m going to Kenya for 3 weeks this summer and will have access only to a basin of water a day for bathing (no electricity, either). I’m going to order some shaving oil before I go and see whether that might work for me in lieu of more traditional shaving techniques.